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This bill establishes the Maryland Reparations Commission to develop and administer a program that provides compensatory benefits to the descendants of individuals enslaved in the State of Maryland. The Commission is composed of various members, including state officials, representatives from civil rights organizations, and researchers with expertise in reparations and race relations. The bill outlines the process for applying for and approving benefits, which can include cash payments and tuition reimbursement. The Governor is required to include in the annual budget bill the necessary funds to carry out the requirements of the Act. The bill also expresses the intent of the General Assembly for private businesses and organizations in the State that have benefited from slavery to work with the Commission to provide funds and avenues for compensation.

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